Master http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=2020;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee
WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 Home School Nature Class - Lady Beetles http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80271;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Join Cindy Reid every 4th Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon (rain or shine) for a hands-on science nature class. Home School Nature Class dates for this month fall on the 1st Wednsday and 1st Thursday of the month as well as the 4th Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of this month of every month. Emphasis will be placed on caring for the natural world and being good stewards of the planet. This month's topic will be lady beetles. The first hour will be in the classroom for stories, a craft and science including live animals or plants and microscope use. The second hour will be walking out on the marsh to search for the things that we just studied. You will need to register for each month, starting the first of that month. Only 12 children may attend each class. We will do our best to be fair. A wait list up to 4 children will be added in case of cancellations. The participating children may be signed-in and dropped off for the first hour; parents may watch quietly in the back of the classroom. No younger siblings will be allowed in the classroom, but they are welcome to join us for the marsh walk. Ages 6-8 years. $5 donation requested per student. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77369;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80445;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
Craft Delight - Calling All Crafters! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76135;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: Noon - 1:30 PM
Description: Crafters are invited to bring a current portable project and a sack lunch to the Library! Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Lego Party http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80033;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM
Description: We provide the Legos, you bring your imagination! This workshop is free, but space is limited so registration IS required. Program repeats at 4:00 p.m., register for the 3:00 or 4:00 session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library, please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Oversight Board - DARK http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=78860;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Carolyn ChunDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76731;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Planning Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77933;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Youth Council http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77874;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=39053;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Dana VinkeDate: Wed, May 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description: Discover extraordinary new worlds, travel through space and time, journey to other dimensions as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group explores the wondrous and fantastic realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy each month. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and no registration is required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information.
Tyke Hike http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77388;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description: Hey Kids bring your favorite adult! Let's hike on the Madrona Marsh Preserve listening for birds, looking for frogs and learning about nature. This program occurs on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 months - 6 years. Free! $5 Donations requested. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Home School Nature Class - Lady Beetles http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80275;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Join Cindy Reid every 4th Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon (rain or shine) for a hands-on science nature class. Home School Nature class dates fall on the 1st Wednesday and 1st Thursday of this month only as well as the regular dates on the 4th Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of this month of every month. Emphasis will be placed on caring for the natural world and being good stewards of the planet. This month's topic will be lady beetles. The first hour will be in the classroom for stories, a craft and science including live animals or plants and microscope use. The second hour will be walking out on the marsh to search for the things that we just studied. You will need to register for each month, starting the first of that month. Only 12 children may attend each class. We will do our best to be fair. A wait list up to 4 children will be added in case of cancellations. The participating children may be signed-in and dropped off for the first hour; parents may watch quietly in the back of the classroom. No younger siblings will be allowed in the classroom, but they are welcome to join us for the marsh walk. Ages 6-8 years. $5 donation requested per student. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Propagation Society - Planting Seeds for the Future http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77373;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events as the Madrona Marsh. 'Pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Best for adults or college age students. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80450;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
TeenZone: Name That Tune iPod Edition http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77199;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 3:30 PM
Description: TeenZone is a series of interactive and entertaining programs designed specifically for teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for details.
Environmental Quality Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=78788;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
AS LONG AS WE'RE SINGING: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE (The L.A. South Towns Show Chorus) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80099;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Thu, May 2, 2013
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: Enjoy an evening of a cappella style singing under the direction of Caroline McLean. Woman of all ages, from all walks of life come together to sing, celebrate, and have a wonderful time.
CITY HALL CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=74710;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City of TorranceDate: Fri, May 3, 2013
Friday Fun http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77377;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Fri, May 3, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: "Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for pre-schoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program will be offered at no charge every Friday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Best to register on Tuesday for that week's Friday Fun Program. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting and other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 kids. Free! Donations accepted. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Life Planning Classes - Staying In Charge of Your Healthcare and Finances http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79965;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee H.E.L.P.Date: Fri, May 3, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Discussion of powers of attorney for health care and financial matters which allow you to stay in charge should you become incapacitated and unable to speak for yourself. Reserve your spot by calling H.E.L.P. at (310) 533-1996 or for more information.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80455;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Fri, May 3, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
RECOVER (Randy Klinenberg of Performing Arts Sutdio West) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80103;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Fri, May 3, 2013
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: Come celebrate the 15th annual fundraiser and enjoy this original musical journey.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80617;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Fri, May 3, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76835;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Habitat Restoration / Service Learning for Students http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77381;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 8:45 AM - Noon
Description: Join us for our restoration program every Saturday of every month from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Madrona Marsh Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain or a holiday that fall on a Saturday cancels this program. Be on time - late comers will not be able to work. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
"Out of the Wilds & Into Your Garden, Theodore Payne: the Legacy of a CA Native Plantsman" Native Gardening Plant Class Series http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77400;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Please join CSUDH professor Connie Vadheim for entertaining and educational classes on various native plant topics. This class occurs on the 1st Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon and repeats the following 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Every month is a different topic - never the same class twice. Topics range from 'edible seeds and berries' to 'chaparral communities and pruning techniques'. This month's topic is Theodore Payne: the legacy of a CA native plantsman. After each presentation, Connie will lead the class through the Nature Center's Native Plant Garden to illustrate key points and inspire further discussion. Handouts are included. This class is best for adults. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80460;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
South Bay Scooter Club monthly ride http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=31193;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Mario Artavia IIDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: The South Bay Scooter Club meets the first Saturday of every month for a chance to ride around the South Bay on our scooters with fellow scooter enthusiasts. Though vintage Italian scooters are preferred, all types of scooters are always welcome. Meet at Claim Jumper restaurant in Torrance at 12:30pm. Ride leaves around 1pm-ish. Different routes and end spots are chosen every month. Come out and ride!!
Origami Craft http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=75532;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Walteria LibraryDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: Origami instructor Beverly Baudino will guide participants in making a Korean mini-purse and flower for Mother's Day. This program is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library, but registration is required. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 to save your spot.
JAISHYANKAR PRASAD'S "KAMAYANI": A DANCE DRAMA (Prachi Dixit) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80107;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Description: Kamayani is an epic-poem depicting the interplay of human emotions, thoughts, and actions using mythological metaphors. The story uses characters such as Manu, Shraddha, and Ida, where Manu finds himself emotionless after the deluge (Pralaya) and later engaging in various emotions where each character contributes to these emotions. Manu is the head and heart, Shraddha is faith and Ida is intelligence.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80622;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Sat, May 4, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
Los Angeles Ride for Kids Benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80809;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Monique FilipsDate: Sun, May 5, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: The Ride for Kids ® program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. Come join hundreds of your motorcyclist (and scooter) friends at the Los Angeles Ride for Kids® to make a difference in children's lives! When you ride with us side by side in that endless column of bikes, people waving at you at every turn, you'll know you're making a positive statement for our sport at the same time. And while the ride itself is amazing, the stories of the children the PBTF benefits are even more compelling. Please join us on May 5, 2013.
Registration opens at 8 am. Escorted ride starts at 10 am at American Honda Motor Co. $40 min donation (online; $50 day of) gets you a ride entry, beverages, breakfast pastries & lunch
23RD ANNUAL DYLANFEST 2013 (Andy Hill & Renee Safier - Hard Rain and Friends) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80112;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Sun, May 5, 2013
Time: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Description: Andy and Renee, along with their band Hard Rain, have taken their unique sound and multi-instrumental skills to venues large and small all over the world. Their eleven independent CD releases have won them countless awards. Break out the tie-dye t-shirts and love beads and come celebrate the 23rd annual Dylanfest - an all-day music festival showcasing the music of Bob Dylan, featuring many of L.A.’s top musicians, including Springsteen’s ‘side man’ Marty Rifkin.
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Open http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=71792;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Sun, May 5, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open this Sunday.
18TH UTAYABIRA WUDUYABIRA (LET'S SING, LET'S DANCE) (The Okinawa Association of America) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80117;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts Center]Date: Sun, May 5, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: The Okinawa Association will be showcasing numbers from the traditional to the modern contemporary style of Okinawa dance and music.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80627;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Sun, May 5, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77385;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Torrance Library Video Challenge http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80209;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Description: Are you a budding filmmaker? Do you take pride in your library? The Torrance Public Library presents a special video challenge for fans of libraries! Make a video between 3-7 minutes long and enter to win a prize. Part of the Torrance Public Library's Century of Service Celebration. For full contest rules and information, please see www.TorranceCA.Gov/Library/videocontest/ Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.
Toddlertime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76368;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Time: 10:15 AM
Description: This special storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. This program is free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This program repeats at 11:00 a.m. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76460;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Walteria LibraryDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
Toddlertime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76414;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This special storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. This program is free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This program is a repeat of the session at 10:15 a.m. session. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76644;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Traffic Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79009;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Mon, May 6, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77029;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Tour de Torrance - Birding "hot spots" of the South Bay http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77396;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Description: Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh Preserve as well as other parks throughout the city of Torrance. This walk is welcome to all ages and is free. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
License Review Board http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77806;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77392;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum Commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76552;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76506;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Babytime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76322;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: This special storytime designed to build pre-literacy skills is for infants 6 to 18 months old, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. All Torrance Public Library storytimes are free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76598;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Southeast LibraryDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80475;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
ARTFUL DAYS - FREE ART LECTURE - Post Impressionism: After Money http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79146;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Janene FergusonDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Description: Post Impressionism: After Monet - WE will explore the artists who turned away from "capturing a moment" to those who wanted to put solidity, feelings, and their experiences back into the painting. We will look into Cezanne, Gauguin and Touluse Latrec among others in this category
Teen Advisory Board http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80074;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Walteria LibraryDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 4:30 PM
Description: High school students - would you like to provide input on the collections and programs at your local branch library? Join a Teen Advisory Board! The Walteria TAB meets the first Tuesday of every month. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
"Out of the Wilds & Into Your Garden, Theodore Payne: the Legacy of a CA Native Plantsman" Native Plant Class Series http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77404;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Description: Please join CSUDH professor Connie Vadheim for entertaining and educational classes on various native plant topics. This class occurs the 1st Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon and repeats the following 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Every month is a different topic - never the same class twice! Topic's range from 'edible seeds and berries' to 'chaparral communities and pruning techniques'. This month's topic is Theodore Payne: the legacy of a CA native plantsman. After each presentation, Connie will lead the class through the Nature Center's Native Plant Garden to illustrate key points and inspire further discussion. Handouts are included. This class is best for adults. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Rose Float Association http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79625;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76690;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
City Council Meeting - Student and Government Day http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68083;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 7, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
The Birds of Madrona - a walk with Bob Shanman http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77412;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Description: Whether you are an avid birder or just a beginner, you'll have fun on this walk. Great for seniors! Search the Madrona Marsh Preserve for our local residents and seasonal visitors. Bob Shanman is a local birding expert and vibrant speaker. This walk occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77408;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80480;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
Senior Naturalists http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77639;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: Are you curious about nature? Would you like to learn about the natural history of the South Bay? Invite a friend to this fun class where you will enjoy a short lecture, short stroll and light refreshments. This month's topic is aquatic life. This program occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Mother's Day Craft http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77179;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Walteria LibraryDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Celebrate Mother's Day with a story and craft at the library. This program is intended for school-aged children and is free with no registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
Liability Claims Review Board http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81319;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 4:30 PM
MEET THE AUTHOR: LIZA PALMER http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80934;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Reference Date: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Liza Palmer is an Emmy-nominated writer and the internationally best selling author of Conversations with the Fat Girl which became an international bestseller its first week of publication, as well as hitting Number 1 on the Fiction Heatseekers List in the UK the week before the book debuted. Conversations with the Fat Girl has been optioned for a series by the producers of Rome, Band of Brothers and Generation Kill. Palmer's other novels include Seeing Me Naked, A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents, More Like Her and Nowhere but Home. Liza Palmer will speak about the 9 best pieces of advice she's ever received as an author. Copies of Ms. Palmer's books will be available for purchase and signing.
Cable TV Advisory Board http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80718;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76736;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
DO WHAT MOVES YOU (West High School Dance Department) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80120;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students perform in their Spring dance concert.
Parks & Recreation Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79730;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2013 State of the City Address http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=72902;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Chamber of CommerceDate: Thu, May 9, 2013
Description: Mayor Frank Scotto addresses the state of the City of Torrance
Mayhem in the AM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76281;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Thu, May 9, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM
Description: The Mayhem in the AM book group meets monthly to discuss mystery and suspense. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for current selection. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and no registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.
Biography and Memoirs Book Discussion Group http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=18382;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Reference Department Date: Thu, May 9, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description: Join us as we discuss great lives and times as presented in biographies and memoirs. For list of titles, please see http://www.torranceca.gov/Library/5659.htm. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and there is no registration required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information.
Propagation Society - Planting Seeds for the Future http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77487;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 9, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Best for adults or college age students. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80485;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Thu, May 9, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
DO WHAT MOVES YOU (West High School Dance Department) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80124;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Thu, May 9, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students perform in their Spring dance concert.
Airport Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79756;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Thu, May 9, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday Fun http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77491;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Fri, May 10, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: "Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program will be offered at no charge every Friday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Best to register on Tuesday morning for that week's Friday Fun program. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 children. Free! Donations accepted. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Life Planning Classes - Wills, Trusts and Probate http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79969;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee H.E.L.P.Date: Fri, May 10, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Explanation of the need for wills and trusts and discussion of the probate process and ways to avoid it. Reserve your spot by calling H.E.L.P. at (310) 533-1996 or for more information.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80490;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Fri, May 10, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
TeenZone: Ready for the Wiikend http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80043;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Fri, May 10, 2013
Time: 3:30 PM
Description: A little friendly and interactive competition! TeenZone is a series of interactive and entertaining programs designed specifically for teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for details.
DO WHAT MOVES YOU (West High School Dance Department) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80128;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Fri, May 10, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students perform in their Spring dance concert.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80652;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Fri, May 10, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
Community Service Project http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80988;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee DebbieDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Description: All Middle School 8th Graders, join the fun! The Torrance Youth Council is sponsoring a Garden Clean Up. Come by and check it out, talk to representatives from the high school service clubs and learn how you can get involved and help your community. A contentinal breakfast will be provided, and you can earn community service for the day. If you are interested drop by the office at your Middle School and pick up a permission slip, and we will see you on May 11th.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76839;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Habitat Restoration - Service Learning for Students http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77495;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 8:45 AM - Noon
Description: Join us for our restoration program every Saturday of every month from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Madrona Marsh Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain or a holiday that fall on a Saturday cancels this program. Be on time - late comers will not be able to work. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Free Residential Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79075;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Alison ShermanDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: Properly dispose of your residential hazardous, electronic, and sharps waste by bringing it to a roundup open to all L.A. County residents.
14TH ANNUAL SENIOR FAIRE: CELEBRATING OLDER AMERICAN'S MONTH "UNLEASH THE POWER OF AGE" (The Community Services Department) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80132;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Description: Enjoy a day of camaraderie, arts and crafts, entertainment, food booths, blood pressure screenings, health information, and community resource information in addition to door prizes.
YMCA Low Cost Vet Clinic http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81321;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Vicky SargentDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description: 1st Care mobile vet clinic will be providing veterinarian services to the community at Torrance-South Bay YMCA. Space limited.
Kumihimo Cards http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76165;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description: In honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, learn how to make a simple Kumihimo card. These decorative cards were originally used by samurai for both their functionality and decoration. This program is free, but space is limited so registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 to register.
Botanical and Zoological Illustration Workshop http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79100;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw beautiful plants and animals? Well then this class is for you. Join Lala Ragimov and discover you can draw and can make beautiful illustrations. For both children and adults Ages 9+. $10 per person. Pre-registration is recommended. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Musical Mornings http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76109;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Bring the little ones for a morning of music and fun, with some of the best names in children's musical entertainment! This concert series is recommended for ages one to five, and is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. No registration is required, but the room can get crowded, so please arrive on time. Call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80495;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
Friends of Madrona Marsh Garden Tea Party and Native Plant Sale http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81227;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description: Purchase native plants at our Native Plant Sale. Visit the native plant garden and enjoy some tea made with our own native plants. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage Month http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77169;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Southeast LibraryDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Southeast Library. This program is recommended for school-aged children and is free, with no registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. For more information please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044.
SUPERKIDS DANCE RECITAL (Superkids) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80135;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Enjoy a dance performance featuring three to eleven year olds as they show their talents in ballet and tap.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80657;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80662;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Sun, May 12, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
Second Sunday Science: Microscope Exploration with Bob Carr http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79080;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sun, May 12, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Second Sunday science for the whole family presents microscope exploration with Bob Carr. Enjoy this informal beginners' class on the uses of compound and stereo microscopes. Also learn about microscope life found in Madrona Marsh. This program occurs the second Sunday of every month from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA 9The Asia America Symphony Association) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80139;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Sun, May 12, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM
Description: A special Mother’s Day concert highlighting the world premier of the Journey of the Endeavour by David Benoit. A Mother’s Day Brunch Special Package combining brunch at The Depot Restaurant in Torrance sponsored by Chef Michael Shafer and the concert at the theatre is offered.
Torrance Library Video Challenge http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80214;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Description: Are you a budding filmmaker? Do you take pride in your library? The Torrance Public Library presents a special video challenge for fans of libraries! Make a video between 3-7 minutes long and enter to win a prize. Part of the Torrance Public Library's Century of Service Celebration. For full contest rules and information, please see www.TorranceCA.Gov/Library/videocontest/ Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.
CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79227;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Toddlertime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76373;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 10:15 AM
Description: This special storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. This program is free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This program repeats at 11:00 a.m. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76465;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Walteria LibraryDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
Toddlertime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76419;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This special storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. This program is free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This program is a repeat of the session at 10:15 a.m. session. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
Civil Service Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77705;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Laura LohnesDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76649;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Library Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77656;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Sister City Association http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77762;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Mon, May 13, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Torrance Adult School Summer Registration Begins http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81231;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1eehttp://www.tastusd.org
Dorothy ObertDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Description: Torrance Adult School's summer term online registration begins today at www.tastusd.org. Summer classes begin June 17th through July 18th. Walk-in registration begins on May 24th.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77033;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Torrance Resident Summer Camp Registration http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=72758;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Debbie ParrDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Registration for Summer 2013 Camp begins for Torrance Residents ONLY. Registrations will be accepted until camp is full, or the Wednesday PRIOR to the start of each week of camp.
Telecommunications Committee - DARK http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80696;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM
Commission on Aging http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79666;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77499;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76557;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76511;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Babytime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76327;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: This special storytime designed to build pre-literacy skills is for infants 6 to 18 months old, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. All Torrance Public Library storytimes are free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76603;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Southeast LibraryDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80510;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76695;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop/Hearing #1 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68087;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 14, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: 5:30 p.m. Executive Session,
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77503;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80515;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
L.A. County Sanitation District 5 & 11 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=78833;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 1:30 PM
Oversight Board - DARK http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=78862;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Carolyn ChunDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mr. Grant http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80028;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee El Retiro LibraryDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Music, comedy and puppets! Join us for a fun time at the library. This program is free, no registration required, and sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Recommended for school aged children. Please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information.
Planning Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77936;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76741;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Youth Council http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77876;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Propagation Society - Planting Seeds for the Future http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77507;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 16, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'Pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Best for adults or college age students. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - "In Case We Don't Die" http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80520;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Thu, May 16, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
TeenZone: Peeps Dioramas http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77204;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Thu, May 16, 2013
Time: 3:30 PM
Description: TeenZone is a series of interactive and entertaining programs designed specifically for teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for details.
Torrance Historical Society http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77992;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Thu, May 16, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL- SPECIAL Q & A WITH CAST AFTER SHOW http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80541;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Thu, May 16, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF ARMED FORCES DAY http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80525;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: Midnight - Noon
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
CITY HALL CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=74711;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City of TorranceDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Friday Fun http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77511;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: "Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program will be offered at no charge every Friday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Best to register on Tuesday morning for that week's Friday Fun program. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 children. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Armed Forces Day & Celebration Military Exhibits http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81293;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Jamie LeDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Description: MILITARY EXHIBITS: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Military exhibits will be on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment at the Del Amo Fashion Center. The outdoor exhibits will be in the lower parking lot to the rear (west of) the Lifestyle Wing parking structure.
Life Planning Classes - Elder Care and Residential Choices http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79973;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee H.E.L.P.Date: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Discussion of the different types of long term care (personal and skilled), where you can receive it and potential costs. Reserve your spot by calling H.E.L.P. at (310) 533-1996 or for more information.
YMCA "Send A Kid to Camp" Golf Tournament http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81331;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee JC BassDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Description: The Torrance-South Bay YMCA’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament gives our community’s youth the life-changing opportunity to attend summer camp, where they build confidence, make lifelong friends, and explore the great outdoors. Proceeds from this popular event goes directly toward providing financial assistance to families in need. Events include lunch, shotgun, auction, opportunity drawing, dinner and more. Friday, May 17, 2013 at Los Verdes Golf Course. 7000 Los Verdes Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes
THE CITY OF TORRANCE 54TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY MILITARY CONCERT (The City of Torrance and the United States Marines) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80142;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: The City of Torrance will celebrate the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day with their annual military concert.
THE CITY OF TORRANCE 54TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY MILITARY CONCERT (The City of Torrance and the United States Marines) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80146;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: The City of Torrance will celebrate the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day with their annual military concert.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80682;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Fri, May 17, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
TORRANCE ART MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF ARMED FORCES DAY http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80530;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Lisa DeSmidtDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: Midnight - Noon
Description: These days potential catastrophes are everywhere you look. You can’t go outside or turn on the TV without reports of the world coming to an ‘End’ - global climate collapsing or terrorists planning new attacks. The world is so full of danger, threats, stress, overload and insecurity. Assuming that we, against all odds, survive the terrifying pitfalls of the future, is creativity going to be the thing that saves us? Will our imagination become an escape route, a place where we can hide, or will it be the one thing that forcefully confronts us with the truth and gives us the strength needed to make a change? What kind of art would a generation of unlikely survivors produce and where would they find their inspiration? What influence would surviving a catastrophe have on our values, ethics and our perception of truth and how might this situation visualize itself in the art of the future? This pressure coming from a hyper tense society of doom is having a massive impact on the art being produced by the artists who manage to keep up their practice and it is forcing others to remain passive or paralyzed while waiting for a change of current that may never come.
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Closed http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=72647;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library will be closed due to the Armed Forces Day Parade. Outside materials returns may be obstructed by parade staging. All other Torrance Libraries are open from 10:00 - 5:00 and outside materials returns are available at branch locations.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76843;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Habitat Restoration - Service Learning for Students http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77515;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 8:45 AM - Noon
Description: Join us for our restoration program every Saturday of every month from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Madrona Marsh Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain or a holiday that fall on a Saturday cancels this program. Be on time - late comers will not be able to work. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Getting to know the...Stories of Birds: the beauty of blackbirds http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77539;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - Noon
Description: A beginner's guide to birds, bird life and behavior. This month's topic is the beauty of blackbirds: featuring Red-Winged, Tri-colored and Brewer's blackbirds and Hooded and Bullock's Orioles. Each class will include a short presentation about the featured birds followed by a walk on the Madrona Marsh Preserve to look for them. This program occurs on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes. Classes are limited to 20 students. Ages 9+. Free! Donations accepted. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Matsuri of Faith - annual Spring Festival http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81190;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Faith United Methodist ChurchDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: Faith United Methodist Church invites you to our annual spring festival, Matsuri of Faith on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504. Matsuri of Faith is an exciting all-church event on our Torrance campus, and features a day filled with fellowship, food and entertainment.
Signature hand-crafted ethnic foods including Chicken Teri, Tri-Tip, Chirashi and Inari sushi, Udon noodle, Ramen Salad, Curry, Yakisoba, Malasada, Lumpia, Lau-Lau, Tamales, Chili Rice, Snow Cones, home-made baked goods and more! There will also be fresh produce, plants and handicrafts available for purchase. We will also have a silent auction.
Children’s games, door prizes, and entertainment throughout the day, including hula, odori, taiko drums, gospel and R&B! Also, please join us in supporting the Japan Tsunami Relief by watching a performance of Shiawase Hakoberu Yo-o-ni “Carry on Happiness”.
OFFSITE PARKING LOCATION! The parking location is at Hamilton Adult School, 2606 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504. There will be a free shuttle service - look for the signs! All are welcome.
For further information call the church office at (310) 217-7000 or visit the Faith UMC website at www.faithsouthbay.org/matsuri
NOTE OFFSITE PARKING LOCATION: The parking location is at Hamilton Adult School, 2606 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504. There will be a free shuttle service - look for the signs!
For more information call the church office at (310) 217-7000
Armed Forces Day & Celebration Military Exhibits http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81299;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Jamie LeDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Description: MILITARY EXHIBITS: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Military exhibits will be on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment at the Del Amo Fashion Center. The outdoor exhibits will be in the lower parking lot to the rear (west of) the Lifestyle Wing parking structure.
WMoF Celebrity Series: Pilot Dan Delane and the f_15 Eagle http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81336;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Cindy Macha, Executive Director, WMoF Date: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Come celebrate Armed Forces Weekend with the Western Museum of Flight's (WMoF) Celebrity Speaker Series featuring Dan Delane often considered "the" Eagle Driver. The F-15 Eagle, a McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, was considered among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 aerial combat victories with no losses in dogfights and Delane was right there in the mix.
The Air Force was charged with the responsibility to guarantee that the United States and our allies, i. e., Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, etc., would absolutely rule the skies over any field of conflict. The Eagle was first flown in July 1972 as a fast, agile, and versatile fighter then activated into service in 1976. Its powerful engines enabled it to climb to altitude in a hurry, respond instantly to the pilots' throttle movements, and to fly and fight at supersonic speeds. Its radar could find and identify threat targets quickly and accurately, and provide that data to the aircraft's weapons computer, which could instantly command any of the wide variety of weapons the pilot chose to employ. The Eagle required the best of the best pilots and we are fortunate to have one of those best of the best - Dan Delane - who is willing to describe for us some of the skills needed to command the Eagle, and some of the thrills experienced by the privileged few who had the opportunity to do so.
Also WMoF will have a Warbird display during the lecture. You'll be up close and personal with the Skytrooper, Valiant, Texan, Expeditor and Mustang.
As always, WMoF Members are free; non-members are $5, which also includes access to WMoF museum exhibits. Free parking. Enjoy the Celebrity Series? Why not support the WMoF with an annual membership (wmof.com/newmem.htm). The annual membership gives you one-year unlimited FREE admission to the WMoF museum, all the Celebrity Series Lectures, Quarterly Newsletters, access to the research library and access to Special Events.
54th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81310;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Jamie LeDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Description: The 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade begins at Crenshaw Boulevard traveling west on Torrance Boulevard and ending at Madrona Avenue. All streets intersecting the parade route will be closed the majority of the day. Torrance's parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation. As one of few cities designated by the Department of Defense, the City of Torrance is proud to honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces. This year's honored branch is the United States Marine Corps.
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS - RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80687;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Gia Inferrera-JordahlDate: Sat, May 18, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: What do you get when you put together a parody of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All Above Eve and Mame into a single musical? RUTHLESS the Musical, with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
PIANO FESTIVAL 2013 (The Japanese Muisicians Association of California (JMAC)) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80150;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Sun, May 19, 2013
Time: 9:30 AM
Description: Enjoy this piano competition and recital by pianists of all ages and levels. At the competition final, participants will select the “Kids Grand Prix” by voting on the finalists.
Armed Forces Day & Celebration Military Exhibits http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81304;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Jamie LeDate: Sun, May 19, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Description: MILITARY EXHIBITS: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Military exhibits will be on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment at the Del Amo Fashion Center. The outdoor exhibits will be in the lower parking lot to the rear (west of) the Lifestyle Wing parking structure.
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Open http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=71802;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Sun, May 19, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open this Sunday.
Torrance Library Video Challenge http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80219;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Description: Are you a budding filmmaker? Do you take pride in your library? The Torrance Public Library presents a special video challenge for fans of libraries! Make a video between 3-7 minutes long and enter to win a prize. Part of the Torrance Public Library's Century of Service Celebration. For full contest rules and information, please see www.TorranceCA.Gov/Library/videocontest/ Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.
CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79230;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Toddlertime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76378;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 10:15 AM
Description: This special storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. This program is free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This program repeats at 11:00 a.m. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76470;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Walteria LibraryDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
Toddlertime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76424;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This special storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. This program is free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This program is a repeat of the session at 10:15 a.m. session. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
Teen Advisory Board http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80063;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Description: High school students - would you like to provide input on the collections and programs at your local branch library? Join a Teen Advisory Board. You will have inside information about all the cool happenings at the library, and your voice will be heard. For more information call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075.
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76654;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Cultural Arts Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80737;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77037;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Torrance Resident Registration http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=72746;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Debbie ParrDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Registration for Summer 2013 Classes begins for Torrance residents.
Tour de Torrance - Birding "hot spots" of the South Bay http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77547;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Description: Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh Preserve as well as other parks throughout the city of Torrance. This walk is free and welcome to all. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of every month from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
License Review Board http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77809;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Seniors Don't Be Scammed http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=81080;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Community AffairsDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM
Description: The Torrance Police Department and the Torrance Community Services Department present the 5 Top Scams Targeting Seniors, plus a bonus feature on disaster preparedness for seniors. Resource information will also be available from several vendors including KEEP-SAFE, and H.E.L.P. This program is free and no registration is required. Please contact the Torrance Police Department, Community Affairs at 310-618-5735 for more information.
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77543;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76562;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee North Torrance LibraryDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
Babytime! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76332;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: This special storytime designed to build pre-literacy skills is for infants 6 to 18 months old, participating one-on-one with a caregiver. All Torrance Public Library storytimes are free, and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76516;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Family Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76608;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Southeast LibraryDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Join us for stories, songs and fun! This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76700;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
CALLE MAYOR SPRING CONCERT (Calle Mayor Middle School) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80154;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
General Audubon Meeting http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77555;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: General Audubon Meeting will be held tonight. This meeting is held in the Nature Center every 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Participate in the Madrona Marsh Nature Walk. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989 or go on the Friends of Madrona Marsh website at www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/j.
City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop/Hearing #2 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68091;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: 5:30 p.m. Executive Session,
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77551;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 22, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Water Commission http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80756;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Wed, May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
TORRETTES SPRING SPECTACULAR - ALICE IN WONDERLAND (The Cultural Services Department) http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80158;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Wed, May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: The Torrance Torrettes dance and drill team present the Spring Spectacular. This dance show features girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. The team competes and performs throughout Southern California in parades, competitions, and shows. This show is a culmination of their competitive season.
Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76746;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Wed, May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their special pillows or blankets to this evening storytime. This program is free and open to the whole family. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
THE INVISIBLE WAR - Screening and Q&A with the Director http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80938;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee ReferenceDate: Wed, May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: Nominated for the 2013 Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature category, The Invisible War is a shocking investigation into one of the American military's most shameful and best kept secrets: the widespread epidemic of rape. Director Kirby Dick focuses on the powerfully emotional testimony of the rape survivors, who risk their careers in pursuit of justice. After the screening, Director Kirby Dick will discuss the making of the film and answer questions. This program is recommended for ages 18 and over.
Propagation Society - Planting Seeds for the Future http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77559;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 23, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'Pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program ocurs every Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Best for adults or college age students. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Lucky Penny Day http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76761;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Henderson LibraryDate: Thu, May 23, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM
Description: What do lucky pennies mean to you? Join us to find out what can be done with a lucky penny! This program is recommended for school-aged children, and is free with no registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
Pacific Electric Railway - El Prado Bridge Dedication http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=82346;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Jamie LeDate: Thu, May 23, 2013
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Description: The City of Torrance invites you to the Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Pacific Electric Railway - El Prado Bridge to celebrate the Bridge's 100th Birthday and the completion of its rehabilitation and beautification.
Pacific Electric Railway - El Prado Bridge Dedication http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=82351;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Jamie LeDate: Thu, May 23, 2013
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Description: The City of Torrance invites you to the Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Pacific Electric Railway - El Prado Bridge to celebrate the Bridge's 100th Birthday and the completion of its rehabilitation and beautification.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=78928;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Thu, May 23, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
"Metamorphosis", A Photography Exhibit by August Agustsson Ends Today http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79084;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Fri, May 24, 2013
Description: View the works of local artists portraying the beauty of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Exhibits on display daily in the nature center. "Metamorphosis" photography exhibit by August Agustsson ends today. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Friday Fun http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77563;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Fri, May 24, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: "Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. This program will be offered at no charge every Friday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Best to register on Tuesday for that week's Friday Fun program. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 children. Free! Donations accepted. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Life Planning Classes - Financial Planning for Long Term Care http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79977;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee H.E.L.P.Date: Fri, May 24, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Addresses ways to evaluate possible options to finance long term care. Reserve your spot by calling H.E.L.P. at (310) 533-1966 or for more information.
Building the Towers: Simon Rodia and Watts Towers http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80017;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Youth Services DepartmentDate: Fri, May 24, 2013
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: Children ages 7 and up are invited to learn about the Towers of Simon Rodia, also known as Watts Towers. Through film, stories and a hands-on art project learn about how the towers were created and other unique artists driven by nothing but their dreams. This program is free and no registration is required - recommended for ages 7 and up due to the length of the stories and the art materials used. Presented by the Torrance Public Library and the Torrance Art Museum, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please contact the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=76847;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Sat, May 25, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Habitat Restoration / Service Learning for Students http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77567;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 25, 2013
Time: 8:45 AM - Noon
Description: Join us for our restoration program every Saturday of every month from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Madrona Marsh Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain or a holiday that fall on a Saturday cancels this program. Be on time - late comers will not be able to work. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Nature Walk http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79036;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 25, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Take a guided walk on the Madrona Marsh Preserve and learn about the flora and fauna that live in our captivating vernal marsh. You'll see how things interact in their habitat and learn the value of wetlands in our urban environment. This walk occurs the 4th Saturday and Sunday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. All are welcome! Great for seniors! Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Bugs of the Night http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79096;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sat, May 25, 2013
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Description: Explore the fascinating world of bugs at night time! Learn about the unique variety and methods of identification for each species. Join our leader for an intriguing talk and field survey. This walk is limited to the first 25 people who sign up. $5 person or $10 per family. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Torrance Antique Street Faire http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79175;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Julie RandallDate: Sun, May 26, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: The downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire is held on the 4th Sunday of every month in historic downtown Torrance. Over 200 sellers set up in the streets with antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage clothes, jewelry, pottery, arts & crafts, home decor and more...all on sale at bargain prices! There are also many antique and specialty shops open and lots of great restaurants, bakery, market and sports bars. Antique appraisals by Dave Brownlee and crew and music provided by DJ Ozzie. 8 am to 3 pm. Free admission & parking, pets welcome.
Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79785;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Julie RandallDate: Sun, May 26, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: On the 4th Sunday of every month, 150+ sellers set up in the streets of downtown Torrance with antiques, collectibles, furniture, toys, tools, arts & crafts, home decor and more...all on sale at bargain prices. Also many of the great downtown restaurants and shops are open with Street Faire specials. Antique appraisals available by Dave Brownlee and his crew of experts for only $3.00 per item. The Street Faire celebrates 15 years in Oct. 2015. Rain or shine and pets welcome.
Nature Walk http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79040;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sun, May 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Take a guided walk on the Madrona Marsh Preserve and learn about the flora and fauna that live in our captivating vernal marsh. You'll see how living things interact in their habitat and learn the value of wetlands in our urban environment. This walk occurs on the 4th Saturday and Sunday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. All are welcome! Great for seniors! Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Watercolors for Kids http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79092;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Sun, May 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: This class provides an opportunity for children to learn how to paint or sharpen already acquired watercolor skills with local artist Jennifer Siegel. Watercolor paint and paper are provided. $10 per person. Ages 8-16. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Memorial Day http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79488;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee webmaster@TorranceCA.GovDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Description: City Hall will be closed
CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79233;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Torrance Library Video Challenge http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80224;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Description: Are you a budding filmmaker? Do you take pride in your library? The Torrance Public Library presents a special video challenge for fans of libraries! Make a video between 3-7 minutes long and enter to win a prize. Part of the Torrance Public Library's Century of Service Celebration. For full contest rules and information, please see www.TorranceCA.Gov/Library/videocontest/ Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.
All Torrance Libraries Are Closed for Memorial Day http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=72651;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Library AdministrationDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Description: All Torrance Libraries are closed for observation of Memorial Day. Outside materials returns will be open and online resources will be available.
Torrance Antique Street Faire http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=78480;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Julie RandallDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: The Torrance Antique Street Faire is held on the 4th Sunday of every month in historic downtown Torrance. Over 200 sellers set up in the streets with antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage clothes, jewelry, toys, tools, pottery, arts & crafts, home decor and more...all on sale at bargain prices! Antique appraisals available. All the downtown restaurants, bars, bakery & market are open as well as antique and specialty shops.
TORRANCE TO REMEMBER WAR DEAD http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=82418;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Debbie HaysDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Description: The Torrance Historical Society will conduct a memorial service for Torrance service personnel who gave their lives in U. S. military actions. The program will include the reading of the 146 Names on the Wall. Those Names include war losses from World War I to those in the Iraq and Afghanistan War.
With the help of a handful of volunteers, the Torrance Historical Society is continuing to gather and preserve the too-short life story of each of the Torrance military war causalities. To date, the organization is halfway to their goal of putting a face on each name.
Immediately following the Memorial Service, all are invited to the Torrance Historical Society & Museum (1345 Post Ave., Old Torrance) for the first public viewing of Dennis Kwong’s 23-minute Names on the Wall documentary, which captures the research behind the Names on the Wall project.
Civil Service Commission - DARK http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77708;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Laura LohnesDate: Mon, May 27, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Spring on the Marsh" An Photography and Paintings Exhibit by Tracy Drake and Mark Christiansen Begins Today http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79088;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Description: View the works of local artists portraying the beauty of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Exhibits are one display daily in the nature center. "Spring on the Marsh" photography and paintings exhibit by Tracy Drake & Mark Christiansen begins today. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77041;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center.
Home School Nature Class - Spring Flowers http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77603;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Join Cindy Reid every 4th Tuesday and Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon (rain or shine) for a hands-on science nature class. Emphasis will be placed on caring for the natural world and being good stewards of the planet. This month's topic will be spring flowers. The first hour will be in the classroom for stories, a craft and science including live animals or plants and microscope use. The second hour will be walking out on the marsh to search for the things that we just studied. You will need to register for each class, starting the first of that month. Only 12 children may attend each class. We will do our best to be fair. A wait list up to 4 children will be added in case of cancellations. The participating children may be signed-in and dropped off for the first hour; parents may watch quietly in the back of the classroom. No younger siblings will be allowed in the classroom, but they are welcome to join us for the marsh walk. Ages 6-8 years. $5 donation requested per student. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77571;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about the weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Pages and Pizza: A Teen Book Group http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80053;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Southeast LibraryDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Join us for Pages and Pizza, a teen book group at the Southeast Library. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. This group is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library, but registration is required. For more information call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044.
City Council Meeting - DARK http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68095;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City ClerkDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: NO MEETING
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=80162;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Torrance Cultural Arts CenterDate: Tue, May 28, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Non-Resident Registration http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=72752;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Debbie ParrDate: Wed, May 29, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Registration for Summer 2013 Classes begins for Non-residents
Home School Nature Class - Spring Flowers http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79060;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 29, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Join Cindy Reid every 4th Tuesday and Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon (rain or shine) for a hands-on science nature class. Emphasis will be placed on caring for the natural world and being good stewards of the planet. This month's topic will be spring flowers. The first hour will be in the classroom for stories, a craft and science including live animals or plants and microscope use. The second hour will be walking out on the marsh to search for the things that we just studied. You will need to register for each class, starting the first of that month. Only 12 children may attend each class. We will do our best to be fair. A wait list up to 4 children will be added in case of cancellations. The participating children may be signed-in and dropped off for the first hour; parents may watch quietly in the back of the classroom. No younger siblings will be allowed in the classroom, but they are welcome to join us for the marsh walk. Ages 6-8 years. $5 donation requested per students. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77591;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Wed, May 29, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Propagation Society - Planting Seeds for the Future http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77595;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Thu, May 30, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Join the propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events, 'Pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Best for adults or college age students. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
CITY HALL CLOSED http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=74712;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee City of TorranceDate: Fri, May 31, 2013
Friday Fun http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=77599;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee Nature CenterDate: Fri, May 31, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Description: "Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for pre-schoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program will be offered at no charge every Friday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Best to register on Tuesday for that week's Friday Fun program. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting and other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 children. Free! Donations accepted. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Life Planning Classes - Medi-Cal for Nursing Home Care http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=79981;token=guest.1904ecef2658be9cccfa681b218fa1ee H.E.L.P.Date: Fri, May 31, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Discussion of nursing home Medi-Cal eligibility guidelines that are very different from those of standard Medi-Cal. Reserve your spot by calling H.E.L.P. (310) 533-1996 or for more information.